Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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